Roofing Company South Jersey ?

[Admin]

Well we just got a great christmas present as my wife went into the atic to get the christmas stuff sown and looks as if the whole back of the house is leaking and has mold on the rafters.

UGGGGGG

Man where do we start ? Do we call insurance ? could that mold be down in the walls already ?

Ugg to much to think about !

Any info from anyone that been around this would be great.

Capt John

[fishskipper]

Call your ins co ... they will tell you how to proceed mold can be sprayed with 50% mixture of clorox to kill the mold, use a garden srayer.... got to find the leak of course...that is sometimes hard because water does'nt always flow downward, but can go sideways if you no what I mean

Good Luck

[flatbottom]

I know a good painter to put the rooms back into pristine condition when the roof is repaired. He swaps room restoration for tile trips

[gradywhite273]

Admin, Ive been there and done that, the insurance company told me maitenance clause or something like that, but it never hurts to call them. My 2cents, get a contractor to fix the roof, could be flashing, i don't know, not sure what roof you have on, as for the mold, you are going to have to punch a hole thru the drywall and inspect the insulation and studs, their is no easy way around it. luckily mine didn't progress that far, there is a solution to scrub the rafters to kill the mold, i will try to get ahold of my guy so i can find out what it was, that i did myself. but wear a respirator doing it, if you do it yourself.

Hope i helped.

tim

[pitch bait]

John give me a call we can take care of it.

[Capt-D]

John,

Give me a call if you want to talk about the mold, That's the business I'm in! DO NOT USE THE 50% bleach solution suggested above, I will do more damage than good, not to mention can cause chlorine poisoning issue in tight spaces like an attic. If its not that bad then you can take care of it yourself, but you have got to fix the water infiltration issue first! All the stuff you need to clean up a small problem and restore it can be found at Home Depot!

It wont just magically grow in the walls and crawl around the house, but if the drywall and wood is wet it can grow in that spot!


Excerpt from the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Disease Epidemiology
Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation
of Fungi in Indoor Environments

3. Remediation

In all situations, the underlying cause of water accumulation must be rectified or fungal growth will recur. Any initial water infiltration should be stopped and cleaned immediately. An immediate response (within 24 to 48 hours) and thorough clean up, drying, and/or removal of water damaged materials will prevent or limit mold growth. If the source of water is elevated humidity, relative humidity should be maintained at levels below 60% to inhibit mold growth.31 Emphasis should be on ensuring proper repairs of the building infrastructure, so that water damage and moisture buildup does not recur.
Five different levels of abatement are described below. The size of the area impacted by fungal contamination primarily determines the type of remediation. The sizing levels below are based on professional judgement and practicality; currently there is not adequate data to relate the extent of contamination to frequency or severity of health effects. The goal of remediation is to remove or clean contaminated materials in a way that prevents the emission of fungi and dust contaminated with fungi from leaving a work area and entering an occupied or non-abatement area, while protecting the health of workers performing the abatement. The listed remediation methods were designed to achieve this goal, however, due to the general nature of these methods it is the responsibility of the people conducting remediation to ensure the methods enacted are adequate. The listed remediation methods are not meant to exclude other similarly effective methods. Any changes to the remediation methods listed in these guidelines, however, should be carefully considered prior to implementation.

Non-porous (e.g., metals, glass, and hard plastics) and semi-porous (e.g., wood, and concrete) materials that are structurally sound and are visibly moldy can be cleaned and reused. Cleaning should be done using a detergent solution. Porous materials such as ceiling tiles and insulation, and wallboards with more than a small area of contamination should be removed and discarded. Porous materials (e.g., wallboard, and fabrics) that can be cleaned, can be reused, but should be discarded if possible. A professional restoration consultant should be contacted when restoring porous materials with more than a small area of fungal contamination. All materials to be reused should be dry and visibly free from mold. Routine inspections should be conducted to confirm the effectiveness of remediation work.

The use of gaseous, vapor-phase, or aerosolized biocides for remedial purposes is not recommended. The use of biocides in this manner can pose health concerns for people in occupied spaces of the building and for people returning to the treated space if used improperly. Furthermore, the effectiveness of these treatments is unproven and does not address the possible health concerns from the presence of the remaining non-viable mold. For additional information on the use of biocides for remedial purposes, refer to the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists' document, "Bioaerosols: Assessment and Control."

3.1 Level I: Small Isolated Areas (10 sq. ft or less) - e.g., ceiling tiles, small areas on walls
a. Remediation can be conducted by regular building maintenance staff. Such persons should receive training on proper clean up methods, personal protection, and potential health hazards. This training can be performed as part of a program to comply with the requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
b. Respiratory protection (e.g., N95 disposable respirator), in accordance with the OSHA respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134), is recommended. Gloves and eye protection should be worn.
c. The work area should be unoccupied. Vacating people from spaces adjacent to the work area is not necessary but is recommended in the presence of infants (less than 12 months old), persons recovering from recent surgery, immune suppressed people, or people with chronic inflammatory lung diseases (e.g., asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and severe allergies).
d. Containment of the work area is not necessary. Dust suppression methods, such as misting (not soaking) surfaces prior to remediation, are recommended.
e. Contaminated materials that cannot be cleaned should be removed from the building in a sealed plastic bag. There are no special requirements for the disposal of moldy materials.
f. The work area and areas used by remedial workers for egress should be cleaned with a damp cloth and/or mop and a detergent solution.
g. All areas should be left dry and visibly free from contamination and debris.

3.2 Level II: Mid-Sized Isolated Areas (10 - 30 sq. ft.) - e.g., individual wallboard panels.
h. Remediation can be conducted by regular building maintenance staff. Such persons should receive training on proper clean up methods, personal protection, and potential health hazards. This training can be performed as part of a program to comply with the requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
i. Respiratory protection (e.g., N95 disposable respirator), in accordance with the OSHA respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134), is recommended. Gloves and eye protection should be worn.
j. The work area should be unoccupied. Vacating people from spaces adjacent to the work area is not necessary but is recommended in the presence of infants (less than 12 months old), persons having undergone recent surgery, immune suppressed people, or people with chronic inflammatory lung diseases (e.g., asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and severe allergies).
k. The work area should be covered with a plastic sheet(s) and sealed with tape before remediation, to contain dust/debris.
l. Dust suppression methods, such as misting (not soaking) surfaces prior to remediation, are recommended.
m. Contaminated materials that cannot be cleaned should be removed from the building in sealed plastic bags. There are no special requirements for the disposal of moldy materials.
n. The work area and areas used by remedial workers for egress should be HEPA vacuumed (a vacuum equipped with a High-Efficiency Particulate Air filter) and cleaned with a damp cloth and/or mop and a detergent solution.
o. All areas should be left dry and visibly free from contamination and debris.

3.3 Level III: Large Isolated Areas (30 - 100 square feet) - e.g., several wallboard panels.
A health and safety professional with experience performing microbial investigations should be consulted prior to remediation activities to provide oversight for the project.
The following procedures at a minimum are recommended:
p. Personnel trained in the handling of hazardous materials and equipped with respiratory protection, (e.g., N95 disposable respirator), in accordance with the OSHA respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134), is recommended. Gloves and eye protection should be worn.
q. The work area and areas directly adjacent should be covered with a plastic sheet(s) and taped before remediation, to contain dust/debris.
r. Seal ventilation ducts/grills in the work area and areas directly adjacent with plastic sheeting.
s. The work area and areas directly adjacent should be unoccupied. Further vacating of people from spaces near the work area is recommended in the presence of infants (less than 12 months old), persons having undergone recent surgery, immune suppressed people, or people with chronic inflammatory lung diseases (e.g., asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and severe allergies).
t. Dust suppression methods, such as misting (not soaking) surfaces prior to remediation, are recommended.
u. Contaminated materials that cannot be cleaned should be removed from the building in sealed plastic bags. There are no special requirements for the disposal of moldy materials.
v. The work area and surrounding areas should be HEPA vacuumed and cleaned with a damp cloth and/or mop and a detergent solution.
w. All areas should be left dry and visibly free from contamination and debris.
If abatement procedures are expected to generate a lot of dust (e.g., abrasive cleaning of contaminated surfaces, demolition of plaster walls) or the visible concentration of the fungi is heavy (blanket coverage as opposed to patchy), then it is recommended that the remediation procedures for Level IV are followed.

3.4 Level IV: Extensive Contamination (greater than 100 contiguous square feet in an area)
A health and safety professional with experience performing microbial investigations should be consulted prior to remediation activities to provide oversight for the project. The following procedures are recommended:
x. Personnel trained in the handling of hazardous materials equipped with:
i. Full-face respirators with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) cartridges
ii. Disposable protective clothing covering both head and shoes
iii. Gloves
y. Containment of the affected area:
i. Complete isolation of work area from occupied spaces using plastic sheeting sealed with duct tape (including ventilation ducts/grills, fixtures, and any other openings)
ii. The use of an exhaust fan with a HEPA filter to generate negative pressurization
iii. Airlocks and decontamination room
z. Vacating people from spaces adjacent to the work area is not necessary but is recommended in the presence of infants (less than 12 months old), persons having undergone recent surgery, immune suppressed people, or people with chronic inflammatory lung diseases (e.g., asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and severe allergies).
aa. Contaminated materials that cannot be cleaned should be removed from the building in sealed plastic bags. The outside of the bags should be cleaned with a damp cloth and a detergent solution or HEPA vacuumed in the decontamination chamber prior to their transport to uncontaminated areas of the building. There are no special requirements for the disposal of moldy materials.
bb. The contained area and decontamination room should be HEPA vacuumed and cleaned with a damp cloth and/or mop with a detergent solution and be visibly clean prior to the removal of isolation barriers.
cc. Air monitoring should be conducted prior to occupancy to determine if the area is fit to reoccupy.

[Captn Joe]

Capt D,

Good stuff.

Admin,
call me if you want the 411 on insurance and this problem,
Captn Joe

[fishskipper]

Sorry if I a may have given wrong info, but I had the same thing happen to me and I was told by my painter to try the 50/50 solution ,that the stuff you get at home depot was about the same thing .. I did and I did wear a mask and it sure cured my problem. I'm sure you should keep the area well ventilated and I didn't have anyone else in the house for over 48 hrs.. I have also used this on new construction for over 10 years and seems to work everytime, but I'm not a professional. I also use this mixture on the boat for fuzzy wood. Iwas told to use this from the surveyer who has been in the boating business for over 35 years. But,I would do what the professionals say.
Good Luck!

Capt. Ron

[WAHOONBOX]

SPORTFISHERMEN BANDING TOGETHER TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM

NOW I HATE IT ON JOHNS BEHALF ....BUT STILL....WHAT A RESPONSE! WTG

COOL